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ABOUT US
In our core, we believe Jesus’ life, death and resurrection enables possible for humans to be restored to a right relationship with God. This relationship is a life transforming experience.
Members of the MBC community are united by this transforming commitment to Christ as Lord. Our desire is that others too might have the opportunity to find real life in Jesus.,
We understand that God has placed us in a family, community and a nation purposefully. It is our desire to stand for and impact our community
Our Values
As a community under God, the following values shape our life together:
· The Christian Scriptures, the Bible, is the ultimate authority for our faith and life
· The dignity and worth of each person
· Deliberate inclusiveness in relating to all people
· Christian servanthood
· Clear and responsible leadership
· Teamwork and accountability
· Faithful and generous stewardship of everything God has entrusted to us
· An openness to purposeful change
· Love and care for one another
The Pastoral Team
Rev. Neil Dawson
Email: neil@menaibaptist.org.au
“We hope that you’ll find a place to belong here at Menai Baptist, wherever you are on your spiritual journey”.
Rev. Neil Dawson
Email: neil@menaibaptist.org.au
“We hope that you’ll find a place to belong here at Menai Baptist, wherever you are on your spiritual journey”.
Born and bred in the Sutherland Shire, Neil completed a Bachelor of Science in Zoology at the University of NSW in 1983 and after a number of years in the research field felt called by God to serve the community through the local church. He completed studies in theology and ministry at Morling College in Sydney and served as Youth Pastor at Gymea Baptist Church from 1990, including running a house for disadvantaged youth.
In 1996 he and his family moved to the Hornsby Shire to join the pastoral team at Thornleigh Community Baptist Church, a large family-based regional church and from 2000-2010 Neil served as Senior Pastor at TCBC. During 2011-2012 he served as Interim Senior Pastor at Springwood Baptist Church during a season of transition for both himself and the church. Neil joined Menai Baptist Church in 2013 as Associate Pastor, overseeing pastoral care, connect groups, and ensuring people are fully integrated and engaged in the life of the church.
He has a passion for equipping people to be missional agents of God, helping develop healthy communities of faith in the local church, and upholding the cause of the disadvantaged and marginalised. His interests include spending time in the bush, digital photography, relaxing over good coffee, watching movies, attempting golf and trying to reclaim his youth riding dirt bikes.
Born and bred in the Sutherland Shire, Neil completed a Bachelor of Science in Zoology at the University of NSW in 1983 and after a number of years in the research field felt called by God to serve the community through the local church. He completed studies in theology and ministry at Morling College in Sydney and served as Youth Pastor at Gymea Baptist Church from 1990, including running a house for disadvantaged youth.
In 1996 he and his family moved to the Hornsby Shire to join the pastoral team at Thornleigh Community Baptist Church, a large family-based regional church and from 2000-2010 Neil served as Senior Pastor at TCBC. During 2011-2012 he served as Interim Senior Pastor at Springwood Baptist Church during a season of transition for both himself and the church. Neil joined Menai Baptist Church in 2013 as Associate Pastor, overseeing pastoral care, connect groups, and ensuring people are fully integrated and engaged in the life of the church.
He has a passion for equipping people to be missional agents of God, helping develop healthy communities of faith in the local church, and upholding the cause of the disadvantaged and marginalised. His interests include spending time in the bush, digital photography, relaxing over good coffee, watching movies, attempting golf and trying to reclaim his youth riding dirt bikes.
What does Menai Baptist Church stand for?
Programs & Activities
Childrenr's Program
At Menai Baptist Church, we see children as precious and we value them just as Jesus does. From the time they are born, to the time they enter high school, MBC Kids seek to nurture children to be all God intended them to be
Youth Program
students in years 7-9 (12-15 years) meet Friday night at 7:30pm to share in fun.
Adult Program
Our mission is to create opportunities for friendship and to nurture Christian faith outside of Church services
Growth Program
Expand church beyond the central meeting place on Sundays…our home based connect groups are designed to connect you with like minded people who share the same challenges and experience the same joys.